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This series developed after an encounter with a spider and my desire to learn more about their symbolism rather than be frightened of them. I learned that the spider represents growth, mystery and power and she is the “Creator of prosperity through life work, Dharma.” “Its greatest gift is weaving the thread of dharma into a vast intricate web that supports the spider (and those around it) both financially and spiritually. It is hard work, but the spider neither tires nor becomes impatient. Its presence reminds us that creativity is everywhere. Be process oriented rather than results-oriented, and soon your “work” becomes like the weaving of a magical, priceless tapestry. Abundance follows.” I love the positive message and how it relates to the creative process. The works I have submitted were further influenced by artist Louise Bourgeois (American, born France. 1911– 2010) who is recognized as one of the best and most influential female artists of modern and contemporary art and her thirty-foot steel and marble spider, Maman (1999). For her the spider’s principal allusion was the archetype of the mom --patient, hardworking and indispensable, just like spiders are to the environment.

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  1. Maman by Courtney Cotton, Image 3.

    Maman

    oil & copper leaf on paper

    54 x 42 x 0.045 in (137.16 x 106.68 x 0.11 cm)

  2. MS 6 Neel Spider Series by Courtney Cotton, Image 2.

    MS 6 Neel Spider Series

    oil & copper leaf on paper - framed

    10 x 8 x 0.5 in (25.4 x 20.32 x 1.27 cm)

    $100

  3. MS 10 Spider Series by Courtney Cotton, Image 1.

    MS 10 Spider Series

    oil & copper leaf on paper - framed

    10 x 8 x 0.5 in (25.4 x 20.32 x 1.27 cm)